California is investing in its future by making sure all their kids have a chance for a college education. - - Donna Poisl
by Deborah Dupre, Human Rights Examiner
Several hundred celebrants attended Monday's event when Gov. Jerry Brown signed the California Dream Act - AB130 authored by Assemblyman Gil Cedillo that guarantees higher education private source funding for undocumented youth and makes California the first state to resist racist legislation targeting immigrants.
Gov. Brown declared, "This is a wise investment in the future of California and the country. Some in the capitol would resolve the budget deficit by shrinking our commitment to education. I think that this is a wrong approach."
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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